Gzowski Cabinet

Gzowski Cabinet

Welcome to the Gzowski Cabinet webpage.

On this site you will find event information and cabinet member information.

To contact us

Email: gccabinet@trentu.ca
Phone: 705-748-7746
Office: Gzowski College Suite 119

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Save the Date:

• Fall college weekend (October 16,17,18)

• Winter college weekend (March 19,20,21)

• Elections (Week of September 21st)

Available Director Positions for September 2020:

The Junior Senator (One Position Available):

The Junior Senator shall act as a liaison between the Senate and Cabinet, while aiding the Senior Senator. They are responsible for representing Gzowski College at the Senate Student Caucus and the University Senate, The Junior Senator will be supported by the Senior Senator but will automatically succeed to the position of Senior Senator upon the resignation or removal from office, or should the Senior Senator be unable to perform their duties. Most importantly the candidate will hold a one  year term in the position of Junior Senator, succeeding to the Senior Senator position the following year.

 The Cabinet Administrator (One Position Available):

The Cabinet Administrator will be responsible for keeping accurate minutes of all Cabinet meetings and will take the minutes available to Cabinet and the Student Body within three  days of the meeting in which they have been approved, The Administrator will also  be responsible for inventory and maintenance of Cabinet supplies within the cabinet office. It is the responsibility of the Administrator to  email the agenda and the previous meeting minutes to the rest of Cabinet at least forty-eight  hours prior to the next scheduled meeting. The Cabinet Administrator will also  be responsible for all room bookings that may be required for Cabinet meetings or otherwise.

 The Off-Campus Ambassadors (Two Positions Available):

The Off-Campus Ambassadors will work as liaisons between The Gzowski College Office, Cabinet, and Off-Campus Students to provide representation and services for the aforementioned Students who are affiliated with Gzowski, they will   coordinate with the First Year On-Campus Ambassadors and the Annex Ambassador to organize events or campaigns for both On- and Off-Campus Students while being jointly responsible for two events or campaigns for Off-Campus Students alone per Academic Year.  These Ambassadors will also  be responsible for hosting one event or campaign that brings On- and Off-Campus Students, including Mature and Transfer Students, together and one event or campaign that promotes the downtown community, The Off Campus Ambassadors will each  Hold one  year terms, with the completion date of Turnover.

 The Equality Ambassadors (Two Positions Available):

The Equality Ambassadors shall work with various Clubs and Groups around campus, such as the TCSA (Trent Central Student Association) to organize events and advocate for equality and issues pertaining to Gzowski College including, but not limited to, race, culture, mental health, LGBTQ+ community, accessibility, gender, and spirituality, while on Cabinet. These Ambassadors will promote sensitivity, integration, and anti-discrimination of all individuals as well as jointly be responsible for at least two (2) events or campaigns pertaining to Student issues per Academic Year. These Ambassadors will take responsibility for fostering strong community culture within The College via a collaborative event or campaign with a Student Club or Group with an emphasis on Indigenous culture. Each Equality Ambassador is also required to hold a seat on at least one (1) of the CASSC Sub-Committee.

The First Year On-Campus Ambassadors (Two Positions Available):

The First Year On-Campus Ambassadors shall represent the interest of all Gzowski College First year On-Campus Students at all Cabinet meetings and maintain a positive and constructive relationship with The College Dons. These Ambassadors will collaborate with the Residence Life Council to organize on-campus events and campaigns, as well as assist in the advertisement of all College Cabinet events by updating the Cabinet boards in Residence. These Ambassadors may work in coordination with the Off-Campus Ambassadors and the First Year Annex Ambassador to organize events and campaigns for both On- and Off-Campus Students. These Ambassadors will jointly be responsible for two (2) events or campaigns for On-Campus Students per Academic Year. First Year On-Campus Ambassadors will act as a representative for the Cabinet on committees such as the Food Services Sub-Committee of CASSC, or the Housing Sub-Committee of CASSC.

The First Year Annex Ambassador (Two Positions Available):

The First Year Annex Ambassadors shall represent the interest of all Gzowski College First Year Annex Students at all Cabinet meetings and will maintain a positive and constructive relationship with the College Dons as well as the Residence Life Council to organize on-campus events and campaigns. These Ambassadors will  assist in the advertisement of all College Cabinet events and  be responsible for preparation and updating of the Cabinet boards at the Annex. Working in coordination with the First Year On-Campus and Off-Campus Ambassadors, these ambassadors will organize at least two (2) events or campaigns for Annex Students, On campus, and Off Campus students per Academic Year.   

The Publicity Ambassador (One Position Available):

The Publicity Ambassador shall be responsible for getting information presented to, and known by the Students of Gzowski College by creating posters, banners, maintaining all social media accounts, Cabinet’s website, and bulletin boards in Gzowski. This ambassador will also give assistance to other Cabinet Directors in publicizing events or campaigns put on or sanctioned by the Cabinet. This ambassador may also be asked to create pamphlets for Orientation Week to inform Students what Cabinet is, available positions for the Bi-Election, and may be asked to create itineraries for the fall and winter College weekends. 

 The Sustainability Ambassador (One Position Available):

The Sustainability Ambassador is responsible for informing the Gzowski College Community about various environmental initiatives, events, and Clubs or Groups on-campus and within the Peterborough community. This includes publicizing environmental concerns and promoting environmental preservation. This ambassador will also sit on the Sustainability Sub-Committee of CASSC.

Gzowski Cabinet Members

Click to open the Gzowski Cabinet's policy handbook and constitution

Click to see Minutes of Gzowski Cabinet Meetings